PRADEEP JAGIRDAR
Abudhabi
Summary
- Experienced process owner in SAP S/4HANA finance and ERP systems, focused on driving digital transformation through automation and process optimization. Reduced manual processing efforts by 65% through RPA initiatives and enhanced fraud detection capabilities, leading to a 20% reduction in risk exposure. Led the seamless migration of 10 legal entities to S/4HANA, achieving 100% compliance with IFRS/GAAP standards. Demonstrated ability to manage complex processes and collaborate effectively across departments to improve business outcomes.
- Strategic Global Process Owner driving operational excellence through automation and process optimisation. Delivered significant reductions in manual effort and risk exposure through AI-driven solutions and enhanced compliance across multiple regions. Cultivated collaborative relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment with organisational goals, contributing to sustainable business growth.
- Dynamic Process Owner delivering comprehensive financial transformation initiatives. Spearheaded RPA-driven projects that streamlined invoice processing and enhanced fraud detection, significantly reducing operational risks. Championed cross-departmental collaboration to ensure seamless migration and compliance, driving measurable improvements in business outcomes.
Overview
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Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
GLOBAL PROCESS OWNER
FERTIGLOBE
10.2024 - Current
- Implemented RPA-driven invoice processing, reducing manual effort by 65% and cutting cycle times from 30 Man days to 20 hours
- Enhanced fraud detection through AI anomaly detection in GL and AP, reducing risk exposure by 20%
- Migrated 10 legal entities to S/4HANA with zero business disruption, achieving 100% compliance with IFRS/GAAP.
- Reduced intercompany reconciliation mismatches by 35% through process re-engineering and automation.
- Designed and improved processes by identifying areas for enhancement and implementing changes, monitoring outcomes to ensure consistency across regions.
- Collaborated with service providers and stakeholders across departments and regions to execute processes efficiently and smoothly.
- Managed end-to-end process ownership, ensuring accountability and oversight of all process stages. - Control over the end-to-end process, and changes.
- Tracked compliance adherence across the organisation, ensuring processes met established standards. - Track adherence to processes across the organisation, focusing on compliance rather than daily operational management
- Ensured processes aligned with company goals, contributing to overall business strategy.- Ensure that processes contribute to the company's overall goals
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing processes through best practices and technology.-Improve processes using best practices, new technologies, and industry benchmarks. FIN Automation and AI use case tool implementation projects for process and reporting analytics
- Increased end-user adoption of new tools by 40% through structured change management, training, and support.
FI & CO LEAD
TCS
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed and led team of senior systems analysts and project managers for implementation, hypercare, and GCC rollouts at client location in Dubai, UAE for R2R stream.
- Leading with SAP data conversions and migrations for R2R objects.
- Guided businesses in maximising SAP functionality to achieve strategic objectives.
- Analysing complex SAP business problems and then developing solutions within SAP using available tools and technologies.
- Leveraged SAP capabilities to optimise processes, enhancing operational efficiency in a high-tech environment.
- Experience of business analysis, requirements gathering, reporting and Analytics tools and documentation.
- Coding, testing, debugging, implementing, and documenting programs.
SAP Finance Manager
EY MENA
Abu Dhabi
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Directed 20 SAP S4HANA delivery workstreams from Explore through PGLS completion.
- Established global template standards for P2P, OTC, and R2R process policies, ensuring consistency and compliance.
- Managed 360-degree client context across MENA, enhancing collaboration with system integrators and consultants.
- Developed excellent working knowledge of industry trends and improvements in processes.
SAP Finance Sr. Consultant
Deloitte ME
Dubai
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Configured various IMG activities, including general ledger master records, accounts receivable/accounts payable, house banks, asset accounting, controlling area, cost centres, and profit centres to optimise financial processes.
- Corrected configuration settings across multiple company codes to align with specific client requirements and enhance system functionality.
- Defining the Account groups for creating the Customer Master data by controlling the field status, maintaining number ranges for account groups and defining the partner determination procedure to get the required partners in the customer master.
- Coordinated with client to provide timely solutions to problems and queries, ensuring user satisfaction within stringent deadlines.
SAP Finance Manager
Utopia Global Inc
Dubai
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Led S4 HANA data migration through BODS for SAP Finance and Costing module, ensuring alignment with project requirements.
- Executed SAP Finance data migration risk and control assessments, providing reporting analysis to support ongoing process development.
- Collaborated with BODS technical team to evaluate data risks and create comprehensive analysis reports for optimisation.
- Conducted technical unit testing to validate system performance and reliability, identifying potential improvements.
- Write technical specifications based on inputs from the functional teams (functional specs). Prepare mapping rules, interface flow diagrams, Connectivity approach, adapter selection, technical test cases.
- Wrote functional specifications for systems developers and completed regular updates to incorporate changes.
- Developed and implemented system testing plans in support of deployments.
- Analyzed existing processes to identify inefficiencies and suggested functional changes to mitigate problems.
- Closely collaborated with project members to identify and quickly address problems.
SAP Sr. Techno Functional Consultant
Vvolve Management Consultants
Dubai
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Supported functional teams in unit and integration testing, conducted go-live readiness checks, executed cutover, and provided hyper-care support for new interfaces.
- Configured bypass interfaces and ALE partner profiles; maintained distribution models and output determination settings.
- Managed delivery of assigned mini-projects, creating comprehensive designs for interfaces within end-to-end ERP solutions.
SAP FI/CO Project Manager
Tech Mahindra
Hyderabad
04.2013 - 03.2018
- Facilitated SAP S4HANA implementation as a subject matter expert to enhance finance processes across accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and controlling modules.
- Executed SAP implementation, configuration, and project management for business planning and execution, focusing on configuration, testing, and project management to create an integrated system enhancing client's strategic advantage.
- Led new initiatives that provided value-added activities, which included delivering end-to-end solutions to clients, transitioning and sustaining production support activities, defining project standards, developing architecture, reviewing design, analysing project schedules, and managing teams to optimise resource utilisation and achieve complete delivery within budget.
- Developed strategy, scoped and gathered business requirements, analysed processes for modelling, performed business content checks, and conducted workshops to define report requirements using prototypes. Prepared and reviewed data model, access design, and flow design, establishing sandbox, development, quality assurance, and production systems.
- Provided advice on global template functionality and policies related to P2P, OTC, and R2R processes, and facilitated solution adoption workshops to identify gaps and prepare change requests (CRs).
- Designed the cost allocation process as part of designing/redesigning the clients' process improvement programs, by creating allocation cycles and apportioning the costs to correct cost object or responsible departments.
SAP FI/CO Sr. Consultant
Robert Bosch India
Bengaluru
08.2012 - 03.2013
- Executed onsite rollouts at Robert Bosch Germany for SAP Funds Management, Asset Accounting, Product Costing, Profitability Analysis, Cost Center Accounting, Internal Orders, and General Cost Controlling, enhancing financial reporting and management processes.
- Handled complex problems and issues by understanding root causes and implementing solutions.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions to upskill team members and improve service delivery.
- Evaluated team performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and coaching for continuous improvement.
SAP FI/CO Team Lead
Accenture
Hyderabad
06.2009 - 06.2012
- Consultant in the Areas of Controlling and Profitability Analysis & Product Costing.
- Cost center (CCA) and Cost element (CE) and IO configuration & Post-Go live support and roll-out for Europe and Lat AMERICA Regions.
- Executed product costing by order to ensure accurate financial tracking.
- Conducted work-in-progress calculation to provide financial insights.
- Setting up Operating Concern & Master data structures.
- Managed flow of values in COPA, ensuring accuracy in data reporting.
- Managed CO-PA assessment cycles to ensure accurate profitability analysis.
- Trained end users and created end-user documentation.
- Created functional designs using disciplined application implementation methodology, coordinating with ABAP consultants for development. Idoc Config for Bank payments for the DME file setup.
- Create maintain and execute the Functional Component & Integration testing test scripts for the controlling process in the area's of CCA,COPA,CCA,CO-PC,COIO.
- Integration of CO-PA & CO-PC with Project system, SD, MM, BW,PP & PM.
- COPA BI Integration.
- Created CO-PA report layouts with report painter to improve clarity.
- CO-PA & CO-PC Enhancement Developments.
- Provided post-go-live support for CO-PA, PC, and other CO integration issues, coordinating with users for effective resolution.
- Assist project managers in identifying tasks and developing project plans.
- Assist project managers in the execution of project tasks and communicate issues and status in a timely manner.
SAP FI/CO Consultant
Ananth Technologies Ltd.
Hyderabad
05.2008 - 05.2009
- Configured chart of accounts and general ledger accounts to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Financial Statement versions (Finalization of Accounts).
- Special GL transactions including down payments. Cash Journal. Closing operations including year-end closing, etc.
- Maintained accounts receivable by creating customer master data, processing invoices, managing down payments, overseeing dunning procedures, and handling incoming and partial payments.
- Maintenance of AP account (Creation of Vendor Master Data, Invoices, down payment, Outgoing Payments, Partial payments).
- Migrate Balances of Debtors / Creditors / Bank / Assets from Non-Recon (Temporary) GL Account to Control A/c.
- Master data creation by using LSMW.
- Configured standard hierarchy of cost centres, created cost centres and groups, established cost elements and groups, developed activity types and groups, and generated reports for planned vs actual comparisons by cost centre and period.
- Provided support to users to resolve queries and ensure smooth operations. Activities undertaken in CO module include.
Management Accountant
Caterpillar India
Bengaluru
08.2006 - 04.2008
- Finalised audits with PriceWaterhouseCoopers for local IFRS reporting and US GAAP reporting with minimal supervision.
- Generated monthly MIS reports for external clients, delivery leaders, and internal management.
- Successfully migrated the finance and accounting function of Melbourne, Australia Finance functions to India shared services centre in Oct 2006 and presently performing the functions from the shared services office.
- Acted as key business user, collaborating with SAP implementation team and providing first-level support to end users.
- Served as key business user, facilitating effective communication among stakeholders.
- Utilised Solution Manager to raise Support Messages for efficient issue resolution.
- Performing user acceptance test (UAT) for the various new functional setup from the user side.
Global Testing Coordinator
Oracle India
Bengaluru
04.2004 - 08.2006
- Conducted end user testing, identifying and reporting issues to enhance system functionality.
- Engaged with executives and senior management to discuss business testing plans and oversee execution.
- Adept at building relationships across organizations and leveraging those relationships to resolve cross-product issues.
- Migrating the AR process in the month of Aug 2004 achieved the best performer of the month award (YAR award) & also for the First Year End Closing in the month of May 2005.
- Supported AR team users in configuring setups for daily activities, including approval limits, auto accounting, receivables activity, batch source, invoice type, and bank account setups.
Education
(C.A) -
ICAI
Hyderabad11-2004
MBA-IT -
Sikkim Manipal University
Bengalore09-2008
Master of Commerce -
Osamina University
Hyderabad06-2001
Bachelors of Commerce -
Badruka College of Commerce & Arts
Hyderabad05-1999
Skills
- S/4 HANA Data Migration
- SAP S4HANA FIN & CO
- S/4HANA Finance
- SAP Financial Solutions
- SAP Data Migration
- SAP BODS
- ERP Implementation
- Global Rollouts
- Digital Finance Transformation
- Financial Technology Integration
- Automated Invoice Management
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Close Management
- Cash Flow Management
- Cost Control Mechanisms
- Financial Governance
- Tax Regulatory Compliance Management Management
- Regulatory Compliance Management
- Risk Assessment Strategies
- Risk Management
- Strategic Process Optimisation
- Process Automation Strategy
- System Enhancement Projects
- Process Redesign Initiatives
- Process Quality Assurance
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Organisational Change Strategy
- Technical Documentation
- Data Mapping Strategies
- Migration Cockpit
- SAP Solution Manager
- SAP ABAP Functional Debugging
- SAC
- SAP BW
- IDocs
- LSMW
- BAPIs
- BDC
- MM/SD/PP integration
- Project management
- Budgeting
- Financial Insights Analytics
- Staff Development Programmes
- Process Quality Assurance
- Staff Development Programmes
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Process Redesign Initiatives
Custom
Experienced Senior IT Project Lead with over 18 years of expertise in SAP S/4HANA, SAP FICO, ERP strategy, implementation, and program management. Skilled SAP FICO Architect and Project Manager specializing in digital finance transformation using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Demonstrated success in leading end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementations, global rollouts, and ERP system upgrades across multiple industries including FinTech, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, Retail, and FMCG. Proven ability to deliver 65%+ process efficiency improvements, reduced cycle times, and enhanced compliance through intelligent automation in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Asset Accounting, and Controlling. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams including business, IT, and data science to design and implement AI-driven finance solutions for cash forecasting, fraud detection, predictive analytics, and automated reporting. Recognized for aligning ERP and digital technologies to business objectives, driving measurable cost savings, operational agility, and strategic growth.
Certification
- SAP S4HANA - FIN Certified, Dubai, 2019-06-01
- PMP-PMI Certified, Dubai, 2020-08-01
- SAP Certified-Activate Project Manager
Timeline
GLOBAL PROCESS OWNER
FERTIGLOBE
10.2024 - Current
FI & CO LEAD
TCS
09.2023 - 10.2024
SAP Finance Manager
EY MENA
06.2021 - 08.2023
SAP Finance Sr. Consultant
Deloitte ME
02.2021 - 05.2022
SAP Finance Manager
Utopia Global Inc
06.2019 - 11.2020
SAP Sr. Techno Functional Consultant
Vvolve Management Consultants
05.2018 - 05.2019
SAP FI/CO Project Manager
Tech Mahindra
04.2013 - 03.2018
SAP FI/CO Sr. Consultant
Robert Bosch India
08.2012 - 03.2013
SAP FI/CO Team Lead
Accenture
06.2009 - 06.2012
SAP FI/CO Consultant
Ananth Technologies Ltd.
05.2008 - 05.2009
Management Accountant
Caterpillar India
08.2006 - 04.2008
Global Testing Coordinator
Oracle India
04.2004 - 08.2006
(C.A) -
ICAI
MBA-IT -
Sikkim Manipal University
Master of Commerce -
Osamina University
Bachelors of Commerce -
Badruka College of Commerce & Arts